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小洒落る (こじゃれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
be somewhat stylish ; be a bit chic
colloquial
Colloquial intransitive verb describing a person, place, or thing that has a modest, understated sense of style—not flashy, but tasteful. Often used in casual conversation.
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His clothes are always somewhat chic.
Similar words 洒落しゃれ る 洒落る (しゃれる) means 'to be stylish/chic' in a more straightforward, often more polished sense. 小洒落る adds a nuance of 'a little' or 'modestly' stylish, and is more colloquial.
お 洒落しゃれ お洒落 (おしゃれ) is a common na-adjective/noun for 'stylish/fashionable'. 小洒落る is a verb with a similar meaning but emphasizes a subtle, understated chicness.
Etymology Derived from 洒落る (しゃれる, 'to be stylish') with the prefix 小 (こ, 'small, a little'), giving a sense of 'a bit stylish'. The kanji 小洒落 are ateji (phonetic) for こじゃれ.
